China-North Korea ties: Kim Jong Un to meet Xi Jinping; Beijing denies Trump conspiracy claim

VLadimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un (AP picture)

North Korean chief Kim Jong Un is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping throughout his go to to China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry mentioned on Thursday. No particulars have been offered but on the precise timing of the assembly.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun mentioned that Kim and Xi would maintain talks to trade views on bilateral relations and different issues of mutual concern. He described the North Korean chief’s go to and participation within the parade as “carrying great significance.” Guo added that China goals to strengthen strategic communication and deepen governance exchanges with North Korea.“The two… leaders will maintain talks and have an in-depth trade of views on China-DPRK relations and problems with widespread concern,” overseas ministry spokesman Guo mentioned. Kim arrived in Beijing by practice on Tuesday, accompanied by his younger daughter, Kim Ju Ae. This marks his first go to to China since 2019 and solely his second overseas journey in six years. Analysts say the presence of his daughter has fueled hypothesis that she could also be groomed as the subsequent North Korean chief.The go to and parade additionally drew criticism from Trump, who accused Xi, Kim and Putin of conspiring towards the United States in a Truth Social put up. “Give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire towards The United States of America,” Trump mentioned. Responding to the allegation, Guo Jiakun mentioned the parade was held to commemorate 80 years since World War II and to honor historical past and peace. “China’s development of diplomatic relations with any country is never directed against any third party,” he mentioned.Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov on Wednesday instructed Russian state TV, “I think not without irony, he said that these three are allegedly plotting against the United States.”On Wednesday, Kim attended a big army parade in Beijing alongside different world leaders, together with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The occasion, which showcased underwater drones, missiles, and laser weapons, commemorated the eightieth anniversary of the tip of World War II. Kim’s participation was his first look with Xi and Putin on the similar occasion since taking workplace in late 2011.After the parade, Kim met Putin, who praised the North Korean troopers supporting Russia in its warfare in Ukraine.Kim had beforehand engaged in high-profile diplomacy round 2018, assembly US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in a number of occasions. However, he largely withdrew from worldwide affairs after the collapse of the Hanoi summit with Trump in 2019.China, North Korea’s most essential ally, has traditionally offered diplomatic, financial, and political help, regardless of the sanctions imposed on Pyongyang by the worldwide group.